Rotary Ride and Waikato River Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Rotary Ride and Waikato River Track is a 6.6 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 131 m of climbing and a high point of 400 m.
These two tracks along the banks of the Waikato River allow for stunning views of the river, and access to Huka Falls and the network of mountain bike trails in the area.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 131 m |
| Elevation loss | 168 m |
| Highest point | 400 m |
| Lowest point | 340 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.66848, 176.09051 |
| End | -38.64123, 176.09123 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Spa Park to Huka Falls Walk (0.4 km away)
- Huka Falls Lookout Walk (2.1 km away)
- Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track (2.2 km away)
- Aratiatia Rapids Lookout Walk (7.0 km away)
- Whakaipo Bay tracks (11.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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